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Projects often fail due to unclear objectives, poor leadership, ineffective communication, and undefined roles and responsibilities. It takes a skilled project manager to sidestep the obstacles and deliver results.

Kirsten Wells has a long history of doing just that. She holds an MBA, MSc, and PMP and has years of experience successfully managing people and projects. She also teaches the Project Management for Business certificate program from Kompass Professional Development.

We caught up with Kirsten recently to learn more about her career journey and what students can expect from her course.

Here’s her story.

From time zone mismatches to collaboration struggles and tech issues, virtual teams often face obstacles that on-site teams don’t. For project managers dealing with distributed teams, maintaining engagement and ensuring smooth workflows can feel overwhelming.

But with the right skills, tools, and strategies, you can overcome these hurdles and create a highly effective remote work environment.

In this post, we explore the most common challenges in online project management and provide actionable solutions to help you keep your team connected, productive, and engaged.

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the world of work. With the rise of natural language chatbots like ChatGPT that produce human-like responses to user prompts, millions of people are discovering new and more efficient ways to get their tasks done.

But how exactly do these tools work? And more importantly, how can you make them work for you?

That’s where our AI for Business certificate comes in. It’s designed to help professionals understand the basics of AI and how the technology can be applied to their own business challenges.

We spoke with instructor Asad Choudhry to find out what students can expect from the certificate and what impact AI will have in the coming years. Read on for the highlights.

Remote work is rapidly becoming the new norm. And as many managers have discovered, leading a virtual team is not the same as leading an on-site group.

You’re still responsible for managing performance and helping your team reach its goals. But managing from afar requires a slightly different approach.

In today’s increasingly remote-first environment, getting the best from your employees means adapting the way you communicate and collaborate.

But what exactly does that mean? What can you do to become a more effective virtual leader?

Start by following these seven tips.